MANCHESTER UNITED CAN STILL ADVANCE TO THE KNOCKOUT ROUND OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. TEN HAG

According to manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United is still in the fight for a spot in the Champions League round of 16 after Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Galatasaray, which sent the team to the bottom of Group A.

Rasmus Hojlund gave United the lead twice against the Turkish champions, but goals from Wilfried Zaha and Kerem Akturkoglu pulled them back before Mauro Icardi scored the game-winning goal. United, which fell 4-3 to Bayern Munich in its opening matchup last month, then scored the winner.

Everything is available. After United fell for the sixth time in all competitions this season, Ten Hag told TNT Sports, “There are still four games left, and we have a double (game) with Copenhagen.

Every game is challenging, but we are prepared. We are aware of what we are asking for: to remain in this group and to keep our options open.

The manager’s comments were echoed by midfielder Christian Eriksen, who told TNT Sports: “Fortunately it is only the beginning of the league and we’ve only played two games.

There are still many games to play and catch up on; we are aware that we must win every game to have a chance at every opportunity.

United are having difficulties domestically as well, as their top-flight season is off to their worst start since 1989–1990. It was their fourth defeat in seven Premier League games as they were defeated 1-0 by Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Prior to United’s league match against Brentford on Saturday, Ten Hag said he aimed to capitalize on the team’s unhappiness. The goal will be to prevent a third straight home loss in all competitions.

He said, “We have to go again and be energetic. We need to use this setback as fuel for Saturday.